During the European Renaissance, depictions of flowers became a way for an artist or patron to communicate their worldliness. A painting of a non-native plant indicated that its creator had access to among the most rare and fleeting of beauties. In this work, Auguste Blackman eschews this notion to instead, prize a flower close to home.

'Bouquet at Dusk' is a sumptuous ode to gum tree blossoms. It evokes the plant’s impact, which sees a flame of scarlet flowers roar across silver limbs. Picked from Australian bushland and bought at Blackman’s local market, they are a symbol of nature, nationhood and the importance of small town delights.

A respected Australian artist, Auguste is the progeny of revered artistic dynasty the Blackman family. Whether reflecting on the experience of growing up among artists, or demonstrating a born passion for painting, he remains a dynamic and rich voice in Australian art. For collectors of Blackman, still life or expressionistic art, invite this eternal bouquet home.
 

Auguste BLACKMAN (1957 - )
'Bouquet at Dusk' 2021
Acrylics on paper
Image Size: 77 x 56 cm
Dimensions: 77 x 56 cm
Signed: Signed lower left: Auguste Blackman.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
 
Condition: Excellent
 
(c) The Artist or Assignee